French, German and Korean Language Preparation Programme Briefing (6 June 2012... · French, German...
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French, German and Korean
Language Preparation Programme
Preparing for your student exchange to Austria,
Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland or South Korea.
Introduction
Student Exchange Programme (SEP)
Language Preparation Programme (LPP)
Language Immersion
Question & Answer
Agenda
Agenda
Welcome to NUS!
A leading global university centred in Asia, influencing the future
VISION
Introduction
Global Pursuits for NUS Students
- what can you do abroad?
Student Exchange – one semester/ year of study
at overseas university
Internships – with MNCs or other organisations
Research Attachments – in universities or research
labs
Summer programmes, field trips, community
service, other service learning projects
Joint/Double Degree Programmes
NUS Overseas Colleges
GLOBALISATION Introduction
International Relations Office (IRO)
Foster closer international partnerships for transformative global
engagement
OUR MISSION
Who Are We?
Introduction
Spend 1 or 2 semesters at an overseas partner
university
Do full-time study with credit transfer
Pay only NUS tuition fees
Partner university gives tuition fee waiver
Pay own airfare, personal expenses, health
insurance, books, other individual costs
What does the Student Exchange
Programme (SEP) entail?
Student Exchange Programme
Be a full-time undergraduate
Completed at least 2 semesters in NUS upon
admission to partner university
SEP not allowed in final semester (3-year course) or
final year (4-year course)
Have a minimum CAP of 3.0, without any grade
below ‘C’ in any module
Have the requisite language skills where
applicable
SEP Eligibility
Student Exchange Programme
OBJECTIVE
To prepare students to meet the language challenges of living and learning in a non-English speaking
environment while on SEP
Language Preparation Programme
Centre for Language Studies
Programme Partner
Language Preparation Programme
Language Option French
German
Korean
guaranteed of 4 semesters of language modules in either French, German or Korean
Language modules will be credited to your degree requirements
No additional fees involved
Better understanding of other culture
Benefits in LPP
Language Preparation Programme
Eligibility Criteria
Committed to going on SEP to Austria, Belgium, France,
Germany, Switzerland or South Korea
Committed to complete all modules in LPP programme
Excellent academic results and CCA records
Open to all 1st year NUS undergraduates
(except Law, Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy,
Accountancy and Sch of Biz Double Degree
Programmes)
No prior knowledge of the language you wish to learn
Language Preparation Programme
Recommended LPP Structure French German Korean
Year 1 Sem I
LAF1201
French 1
LAG1201
German 1
LAK1201
Korean 1
Sem II LAF2201
French 2
LAG2201
German 2
LAK2201
Korean 2
Term Break
(June – July)
Language Immersion Programme
in France/Germany/Switzerland/South Korea
(optional)
Year 2
Sem I LAF3201
French 3
LAG3201
German 3
LAK3201
Korean 3
Sem II
LAF3203
French for
Academic
Purposes
LAG3203
German for
Academic
Purposes
LAK3203
Korean for
Academic
Purposes
Year 3 SEP in Austria, Belgium, France,
Germany, Switzerland or South Korea
Language Preparation Programme
Module brief
Level 1 modules (LAF1201, LAG1201, LAK1201)
basic linguistic and communicative structures of the language.
Level 2 modules (LAF2201, LAG2201, LAK2201)
enhance students' proficiency in the four basic skills of listening,
speaking, reading and writing
Level 3 modules (LAF3201, LAG3201, LAK3201)
development of students' ability to communicate on fairly complex
topics of general interests.
French/German/Korean for Academic Purposes (LAF3203,
LAG3203, LAK3203)
to understand longer texts, to write structured essays, and to
present ideas in a logical and confident way.
Language Preparation Programme
Will the LPP prepare me adequately for SEP?
The LPP is specifically structured by the Centre
for Language Studies (CLS) to prepare
students to go on SEP in Austria, Belgium,
France, Germany, Switzerland or South Korea.
Students will have sufficient
French/German/Korean proficiency to
understand lectures, to participate in tutorials
and for day to day interactions with the local
people.
Language Preparation Programme
Being immersed in the French, German or
Korean-speaking environment will help to improve
one’s language proficiency rapidly
Numerous LPP students who have been on SEP
to Austria, Belgium, France, Germany,
Switzerland and South Korea have found the
experience truly enriching
Language Preparation Programme
Will the LPP prepare me adequately for SEP?
Is the LPP the only way to
prepare for SEP to
Austria, Belgium, France,
Germany, Switzerland or South
Korea?
NO
Language Preparation Programme
Other ways of learning
French/German/Korean
Bid for language modules via CORS
Take up language courses offered by external agencies such as
Alliance Française de Singapour (French)
Goethe-Institut Singapur (German)
NUS Extension (Korean)
GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
Language Preparation Programme
Recommended LPP Structure French German Korean
Year 1 Sem I
LAF1201
French 1
LAG1201
German 1
LAK1201
Korean 1
Sem II LAF2201
French 2
LAG2201
German 2
LAK2201
Korean 2
Term Break
(June – July)
Language Immersion Programme
in France/Germany/South Korea (optional)
Year 2
Sem I LAF3201
French 3
LAG3201
German 3
LAK3201
Korean 3
Sem II
LAF3203
French for
Academic
Purposes
LAG3203
German for
Academic
Purposes
LAK3203
Korean for
Academic
Purposes
Year 3 SEP in Austria, Belgium, France,
Germany, Switzerland or South Korea
Language Immersion
French (France)
German (Germany)
Korean (South Korea)
3-4 week language immersion
Held during summer term break (May-July)
Language courses, cultural activities, and home-stay with
a local host family
Language Immersion
Award sponsored/
co-sponsored by: Baden-Württemberg
TU Darmstadt
Language Immersion
Montpellier
Language Immersion
Language Requirements
Country Language
Austria German
Belgium French
France French
Germany German
Switzerland French/German
French-speaking
German-speaking
The Countries
Austria
Est. cost of living (monthly) €700 - €800 (ard S$1200)
Medium of instruction German
(with some courses in English)
Academic Calendar Sem 1: October to February
Sem 2: February to July
University Partner(s) University of Innsbruck
The Countries
Belgium Est. cost of living (monthly) €800 (ard S$1300)
Medium of instruction French or Flemish
(with some courses in English)
Academic Calendar Sem 1: mid September to end
January
Sem 2: early February to end June
University Partner(s) University of Antwerp
The Countries
France Est. cost of living
(monthly)
€500 - €1100 (ard S$800 – S$1800)
Medium of
instruction
French
Academic
Calendar
Sem 1: September to January
Sem 2: February to June
University
Partner(s)
École Centrale Paris
École Supérieure d’Electricité (Supelec)
Sciences Po
Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV)
Institut National des Sciences
Appliqueés de Lyon (INSA Lyon)
and many more...
The Countries
Germany Est. cost of
living (monthly)
€600 (S$1000)
Medium of
instruction
German
(with some courses in English)
Academic
Calendar
Sem 1: October to late March
Sem 2: April to late September
University
Partner(s)
Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg (University of
Freiburg)
RWTH Aachen University
Technical University of Munich
Technical University of Darmstadt
(Technische Universität Darmstadt)
and many more...
The Countries
Switzerland Est. cost
of living
(monthly)
CHF1600 (S$2200)
Medium of
instruction
French or German
(with some courses in English)
Academic
Calendar
Sem 1: Mid September to Late December
Sem 2: Mid February to Early June
University
Partner(s)
ETH Zurich (German)
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne
(French)
University of Geneva (French)
University of Zurich (German)
The Countries
South Korea
The Countries
Est. cost of
living
(monthly)
880,000₩ (S$1200)
Medium of
instruction
Korean (with courses in English)
Academic
Calendar
Sem 1 (Spring Semester): Feb to June
Sem 2 (Fall Semester): Aug to Dec
University
Partner(s)
Korea University
Korea Advanced Institute of Science &
Technology (KAIST)
Seoul National University
and many more...
Commitment
Places in the LPP are very limited
Please apply for the programme only if you are committed to
going on SEP to Austria, Belgium, France, Germany,
Switzerland or South Korea
Part of your obligation is to maintain your CAP to fulfil the
requirements of being selected for exchange
Apply online (from 5 – 15 June 2012)
https://aces01.nus.edu.sg/lpp/index.jsp
More information, please refer to
http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/out/lpp/index.html
Application Procedure
Agenda
• Introduction to French/German Language Immersion Award
• French Language Immersion Award • Destination for French Language Immersion
Programme • German Language Immersion Award • Destination for German Language Immersion
Programme • Benefits of Language Immersion Programme • Application Timeline and Procedure • Commitment as LIA Awardees
French German Korean
Year 1 Sem I
LAF1201
French 1
LAG1201
German 1
LAK1201
Korean 1
Sem II LAF2201
French 2
LAG2201
German 2
LAK2201
Korean 2
Term Break
(June – July)
Language Immersion Programme
in France/Germany/South Korea (optional)
Year 2
Sem I LAF3201
French 3
LAG3201
German 3
LAK3201
Korean 3
Sem II
LAF3203
French for
Academic
Purposes
LAG3203
German for
Academic
Purposes
LAK3203
Korean for
Academic
Purposes
Year 2 or 3 SEP in Austria, Belgium, France,
Germany, Switzerland or South Korea
Introduction - French /German Language Immersion Award
IRO is proud to offer the French/German Language Immersion Award (LIA)
The French/German LIA exposes you to an entirely new and exciting experience in a non-English speaking environment
Selected students can look forward to an enriching language and cultural immersion in France or Germany
Award covers the cost of the language course, accommodation and some meals
Introduction – French / German Language Immersion Award
3-4 week language immersion Held during summer term break
in June Intensive language courses Cultural activities Dormitory stay Selection is based on CAP, French language
grades, CCAs, an essay and interview Priority will be given to LPP students
French Language Immersion Award
Summer Programmes French Language Immersion Award
INSA-Lyon, France
Sponsored by INSA Lyon and NUS June 2013 (tentative) Intensive French language course – a package of
lectures and tutorials, with written and oral practice in French
Excursion to nearby places of interest Dorm stay Breakfast, lunch and dinner ! Students make flight arrangements to France and
insurance, at their own cost
Summer Programmes French Language Immersion Award
INSA-Lyon, France
2 groups: Group 1 MUST return to INSA Lyon for SEP in
year 3 after the completion of 4 LPP modules (INSA Lyon is applicable for FoE, FoS and SoC
students) Group 2 MUST return to French-speaking
universities in France, Belgium or Switzerland for SEP in year 3 after the completion of 4 LPP modules
French German Korean
Year 1 Sem I
LAF1201
French 1
LAG1201
German 1
LAK1201
Korean 1
Sem II LAF2201
French 2
LAG2201
German 2
LAK2201
Korean 2
Term Break
(June – July)
Language Immersion Programme
in France / Germany / Switzerland / South Korea
(optional)
Year 2
Sem I LAF3201
French 3
LAG3201
German 3
LAK3201
Korean 3
Sem II
LAF3203
French for
Academic
Purposes
LAG3203
German for
Academic
Purposes
LAK3203
Korean for
Academic
Purposes
Year 2 or 3 SEP in Austria, Belgium, France,
Germany, Switzerland or South Korea
Student Exchange Programme
Language Requirements
Country Language
Austria German
Belgium French
France French
Germany German
Switzerland French/German
French-
speaking
German-
speaking
The Countries
French Universities (U-wide)
Faculties Available
FoE FoS SoC FASS SDE Biz Law
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon) Y Y Y
École Centrale Paris (ECP) Y Y Y
École Supérieure d’Electricité (SUPELEC) Y Y
École Nationale Supérieure de l'Électronique et de ses Applications (ENSEA) Y Y
Université Technologie de Troyes (UTT) Y Y Y
Université Technologie de Compiegne (UTC) Y Y Y
French Language Immersion Award
French Universities (U-wide)
Faculties Available
FoE FoS SoC FASS SDE Biz Law
Sciences Po Paris Y Y Y
Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) Y
Université de Grenoble Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble-INP) Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble I Institut d’Études Politiques de Grenoble Université Pierre Mendès-France, Grenoble II Université Stendhal Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
French Language Immersion Award
French-Speaking Swiss Universities
Faculties Available
FoE FoS SoC FASS SDE Biz Law
University of Lausanne Y Y Y
EPFL Y Y Y Y Y
University of Geneva Y Y Y
French Language Immersion Award
3-4 week language immersion Held during summer term break
between May – June Intensive language courses Cultural activities Home-stay or in dorms Selection is based on CAP, German language
grades, CCAs, an essay and interview Priority will be given to LPP students
German Language Immersion Award
Destinations for German Language Immersion
University of Stuttgart, Germany OR
Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
German Language Immersion Award
Summer Programmes German Language Immersion Award
University of Stuttgart, Germany Sponsored by Ministry of Baden-Wuerttemberg May to June 2013 Intensive German language course – a package of
lectures and tutorials, with written and oral practice in German
Excursion to nearby places of interest Homestays and halls of residence Students make flight arrangements to Germany, at
their own cost MUST return to Baden-Wuerttemberg partner
universities for SEP in year 3 after the completion of 4 LPP modules
Summer Programmes
Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany Sponsored by Technical University of Darmstadt and
NUS June 2013 (tentative) Intensive German language course – combination of
lectures and tutorials, with written and oral practice Excursions to nearby sites of interest Stay in multicultural halls of residence and meet
people from all over the world Students make flight arrangements to Germany, at
their own cost MUST return to German-speaking partner
universities for SEP in year 3 after the completion of 4 LPP modules
German Language Immersion Award
Language Requirements
Country Language
Austria German
Belgium French
France French
Germany German
Switzerland French/German
French-
speaking
German-
speaking
The Countries
German-speaking Partner Universities
(U-wide)
Faculties Available
FoE FoS SoC FASS SDE Biz Law
University of Freiburg BW x x x x
Free University of Berlin x x x
Humboldt University of Berlin x x x x
Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich x x x x
University of Bonn x x x
Heidelberg University BW x x x x
German Language Immersion Award
German Language Immersion Award
German-speaking Partner Universities
(U-wide)
Faculties Available
FoE FoS SoC FASS SDE Biz Law
RWTH Aachen University x x x x x
Technical University of Darmstadt x x x x x x x
Hamburg University of Technology x x x
Technical University of Munich x x x x x
University of Hohenheim BW x x x
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology BW x x x x x
German Language Immersion Award
German-speaking Partner Universities
(U-wide)
Faculties Available
FoE FoS SoC FASS SDE Biz Law
University of Konstanz BW x x x x x
University of Mannheim BW x x x x x
University of Stuttgart BW x x x x x x
University of Tubingen BW x x x x x
University of Ulm BW x x x x
Is the Language Immersion beneficial in the learning of French/German?
CLS professors remarked that being immersed in the French/ German speaking environment during the language immersion will positively expedite one’s proficiency rapidly
Students who have gone on previous immersions have found the experience rewarding, and this fuels their desire to go back for SEP
Benefits of Language Immersion Programme
Announcement on the immersion award details in Feb 2013
Information sessions for French LIA and German LIA and application submission in Feb 2013
Interview sessions and release of application outcome in March 2013
Application to host university via NUS IRO
Pre-departure briefing by IRO in April
Students’ preparation for immersion programme
Application Timeline and Procedure
Commitment as LIA Awardee
You must complete 4 LPP modules (including French for Academic Purposes and German for Academic Purposes) before going for SEP
Dropping out of FAP / GAP = Dropping out of the LPP
You are advised to go for SEP in Year 3 so that you can complete the LPP according to the regular schedule
If your degree programme does not allow you to do 4 modules of LPP or if you are not able to go on SEP in your Year 3, DO NOT apply for the French /German LIA
Your obligation includes meeting your faculty’s SEP criteria so that you can go on exchange
Commitment as LIA Awardee
Accepting the LIA constitutes an agreement to go back to a particular university/region for exchange – if you do not do so, you will have to pay the penalty amount of $3000
Accepting the French/German LIA constitutes a commitment to go on SEP to Belgium/France/Switzerland/Austria/Germany for 1 or 2 semesters in Year 3!
Accepting the French LIA for INSA Lyon constitutes a commitment to go on SEP to INSA Lyon for 1 or 2 semesters in Year 3!
Accepting the German LIA constitutes a commitment to go on SEP to a partner university in Baden-Wuerttemberg (Stuttgart immersion)/a German-speaking partner university (Technical University of Darmstadt immersion) for 1 or 2 semesters in Year 3!
You will have to list your area of study and your proposed university for SEP when applying for the LIA – choosing a LIA is tied to choosing an SEP destination
To go on SEP in Year 3 Sem 1 or 2, please apply at the end of 2013
Questions?
Please check out the IRO website
http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/out/lpp/lia.html